Zurich: Cities & Alps
Independent Rail Package

Travel to Zurich and Interlaken on this 6-day tour including a trip to the famous Rhine Falls, Mt Titlis and the Jungfraujoch.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Zurich
Arrival in Zurich by train in 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport.

This program combines the allure of the most elegant metropolis with the top attractions of the Rhine Falls, Lucerne, Mount Titlis, Interlaken and the Jungfraujoch. It is the quintessential Swiss tour. Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich is a most elegant, yet compact metropolis on the shores of Lake Zurich and the Limmat Rriver. Explore the charming historic old town with its many restaurants, cafes and fashion boutiques or head to world-famous Bahnhofstrasse for an unrivalled shopping experience. Marvel at the snow-capped mountains from the lakeside promenade or head up to Zurich’s house mountain, the Üetliberg for an unrivalled panoramic view. Zurich offers the utmost variety in restaurants featuring world cuisine, and a very active night life. Many of Switzerland’s top scenic sites are available as day-trips from Zurich. Overnight in Zurich.

Day 2 | Zurich
Today travel by train from Zurich main station via Winterthur to Schaffhausen to see the famous Rhine Falls – Europe's largest waterfall! Overnight in Zurich.

Day 3 | Zurich - Lucerne
Travel by train via Lucerne to the mountain monastery village of Engelberg where you board a gondola which takes you up to the Trübsee. Continue your trip by gondola to Stand and finally the revolving Titlis Rotair cablecar to Mount Titlis. For a spectacular, close-up insight into a glacier, visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. Return by train to Zurich. Overnight in Zurich.

Day 4 Zurich - Interlaken
Travel by 2nd class train from Zurich to Interlaken and enjoy the balance of the day exploring Interlaken at your leisure. Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 5 | Jungfraujoch Excursion
Excursion from Bern up to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. From Bern travel by train via Interlaken to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. The Jungfraujoch – at 3,454 m the highest railway station in Europe. Breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 6 | Depart Switzerland
Depart Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland by own arrangements.